The ‘Contrasts’ International Modern Music Festival is a unique musical event which offers true aesthetic pleasure for connoisseurs of both the more traditional classics and modern music. This festival has been taking place in Lviv since 1995 and has already established its own traditions. The main concept behind the festival is to represent the full variety and timelessness of musical forms, styles, genres and interpretations while emphasizing the often contrasting character of new musical pieces. The innovative nature of the festival has allowed it to build up a reputation on the high brow East European cultural calendar and it continues to attract world class international performers. This year’s star turns include big names from across Europe and North America.For more detailed information about this year’s festival please visit www.philharmonia.lviv.ua